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There are three major types of land use meetings/hearings: before the Board of County Commissioners, before the Planning Commission and before the Hearings Officer.

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Board of Commissioners Land Use Hearings

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission conducts its business through public hearings and work sessions staffed by the Department of Transportation and Development.  Its decisions and recommendations are made on the basis of requirements set forth in state law, the County Comprehensive Plan and County ordinances.

The Commission is scheduled to meet at 6:30 p.m., the second and fourth Monday of every month, in the Development Services Building Auditorium, 150 Beavercreek Rd., Oregon City.  However, regular meetings may be cancelled or special meetings may be added depending on pending business.  All meetings, except for those related to personnel matters, are open to the public.  Public hearings are audio-recorded and the recordings are retained for one year.

Planning Commission Members, 2012-2013

NAME LOCATION OCCUPATION EXPIRES
Norman Andreen Beavercreek Retired Business Owner 4/30/14
Barbara Coles West Linn Land Use Planner 4/30/13
John Drentlaw Happy Valley Construction Manager 4/30/14
Mark Meek Gladstone Real Estate Broker 4/30/16
Brian Pasko Boring Attorney 4/30/13
James Perrault Milwaukie Commercial Representative 4/30/16
Thomas Peterson Clackamas Engineer 4/30/16
Tammy Stevens Beavercreek Bus. Owner/Farmer 4/30/15
Michael Wagner Mulino Consulting City Planner 4/30/15

For more information or to contact the Planning Commission, email zoninginfo@co.clackamas.or.us or call 503-742-4500.

  • May 27, 2013  CANCELLED
  • May 20, 2013 (added 5/13/13) agenda
  • May 13, 2013  agenda
  • April 29, 2103 CANCELLED
  • April 22, 2013  agenda |  minutes
  • April 08, 2013  agenda | minutes
  • March 25, 2013  CANCELLED
  • March 18, 2013 (added 3/4/13) agenda  |  minutes
  • March 11, 2013  CANCELLED
  • February 25, 2013   agenda  |  minutes
  • February 11, 2013  CANCELLED
  • January 28, 2013 CANCELLED
  • January 14, 2013 CANCELLED
  • December 24, 2012 CANCELLED
  • December 10, 2012 CANCELLED
  • November 26, 2012 agenda  |  minutes
  • November 12, 2012 CANCELLED
  • October 22, 2012 CANCELLED
  • October 8, 2012 CANCELLED
  • September 24, 2012 agenda  |  minutes
  • September 10, 2012 CANCELLED
  • August 27, 2012 CANCELLED
  • August 13, 2012 CANCELLED
  • July 23, 2012 agenda  |  minutes
  • June 25, 2012 agenda  |  minutes
  • June 11, 2012 CANCELLED
  • May 28, 2012 CANCELLED
  • May 21, 2012 agenda  |  minutes

Hearings Officer

Design Review Committee

The Design Review process ensures that new and significantly remodeled commercial and multifamily developments meet the needs of the entire community. Design Review considers issues that affect safety, function, overall appearance and livability. These issues include zoning, existing site conditions, off-site impacts, setbacks, access, parking, grading, drainage, signs, landscaping and architectural design. Adequate circulation for pedestrians, bicycles, cars and service vehicles also must be considered.

County staff and the Design Review Committee conduct the Design Review process. The Design Review Committee is composed of citizen volunteers, several of whom are experts in architecture, landscape design and planning.

Section 1102 of the ZDO describes Design Review in detail.

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